Brazil Archives - Athens Music Week https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/nationalities/brazil/ Connecting Cultures. Inspiring Innovation Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:48:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo-size-100x100.png Brazil Archives - Athens Music Week https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/nationalities/brazil/ 32 32 Jef Maarawi (BR/GR/SY) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/jef-maarawi-br-gr-sy/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:23:50 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=28111 Jef Maarawi, born in São Paulo and of Greek, Brazilian, and Syrian descent, began his musical journey in Athens at 17. His sound—a fusion of American folk legends like Bob Dylan and Sufjan Stevens, the raw energy of 90s bands such as Pixies and Nirvana, and the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Tropicália icons like Jorge […]

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]]> Jef Maarawi, born in São Paulo and of Greek, Brazilian, and Syrian descent, began his musical journey in Athens at 17. His sound—a fusion of American folk legends like Bob Dylan and Sufjan Stevens, the raw energy of 90s bands such as Pixies and Nirvana, and the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Tropicália icons like Jorge Ben Jor and Caetano Veloso—sets him apart.

Having released three albums under the esteemed Greek label Inner Ear Records, he first introduced himself as Egg Hell with Once Part of a Whole Ship (2014) before adopting the name Jef Maarawi and releasing Comfort Food (2017) and Terra Papagalli (2021).

His latest album, Gospel, was recorded in just seven days and serves as a raw reflection on resilience—a bittersweet farewell before an extended stay in Brazil. Gospel draws inspiration from the raw intensity of Australian artists like Gareth Liddiard and Grace Cummings, while channeling the spirit of Brazil’s 1970s music scene.

Links:
Bandcamp: https://jefmaarawi-inner-ear.bandcamp.com/album/gospel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefmaarawi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egghell
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73wlgDWvnqtPPJjKbr3DHA?si=10TyURxcSfKrbc4pZvT-qQ

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]]> Iara Dias (FI/BR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/iara-dias-fi-br/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:25:04 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=25735 Iara Dias is an entrepreneur, author, and musician with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of music, technology, and immersive digital experiences. As the former Partnerships Manager and Producer at Decentraland, she played a pivotal role in onboarding artists, brands, and labels into the metaverse and led flagship projects such as the Metaverse […]

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]]> Iara Dias is an entrepreneur, author, and musician with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of music, technology, and immersive digital experiences. As the former Partnerships Manager and Producer at Decentraland, she played a pivotal role in onboarding artists, brands, and labels into the metaverse and led flagship projects such as the Metaverse Music Festival, Metaverse Pride, and Metaverse Fashion Week.

Beyond her work in the metaverse, Iara has held product management roles at startups in the music industry, working with blockchain technology to streamline payments for songwriters, develop all-in-one music distribution solutions, and create virtual concerts and immersive experiences in virtual reality. She has also collaborated with companies and artists to develop their careers, with a strong focus on digital strategies and technological innovation.

A recognized thought leader in music technology, Web3, NFTs, and direct-to-avatar economies, Iara has extensively explored artist-fan relationships, digital merchandise, and new revenue models in the evolving digital landscape.

Now, as the CEO of ikkio, she is pioneering AI-driven smart glasses applications, pushing the boundaries of spatial computing and accessibility. She will share insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping the music industry, offering strategies for artists and companies to thrive in the metaverse and beyond.

Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaradias/
https://www.ikkio.co/

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]]> Jef Maarawi (BR/GR/SY) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/artists/jef-maarawi-br-gr-sy/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 01:06:06 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=artist&p=25366 Jef Maarawi, born in São Paulo and of Greek, Brazilian, and Syrian descent, began his musical journey in Athens at 17. His sound—a fusion of American folk legends like Bob Dylan and Sufjan Stevens, the raw energy of 90s bands such as Pixies and Nirvana, and the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Tropicália icons like Jorge […]

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]]> Jef Maarawi, born in São Paulo and of Greek, Brazilian, and Syrian descent, began his musical journey in Athens at 17. His sound—a fusion of American folk legends like Bob Dylan and Sufjan Stevens, the raw energy of 90s bands such as Pixies and Nirvana, and the vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Tropicália icons like Jorge Ben Jor and Caetano Veloso—sets him apart.

Having released three albums under the esteemed Greek label Inner Ear Records, he first introduced himself as Egg Hell with Once Part of a Whole Ship (2014) before adopting the name Jef Maarawi and releasing Comfort Food (2017) and Terra Papagalli (2021).

His latest album, Gospel, was recorded in just seven days and serves as a raw reflection on resilience—a bittersweet farewell before an extended stay in Brazil. Gospel draws inspiration from the raw intensity of Australian artists like Gareth Liddiard and Grace Cummings, while channeling the spirit of Brazil’s 1970s music scene.

Links:
Bandcamp: https://jefmaarawi-inner-ear.bandcamp.com/album/gospel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefmaarawi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egghell
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73wlgDWvnqtPPJjKbr3DHA?si=10TyURxcSfKrbc4pZvT-qQ


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